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An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet
An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Arnold Henry Savage Landor • Curated US English Learning Edition
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A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.
At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.
I was left in the same uncomfortable and painful posture.
The hours passed slowly and wearily.
My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.
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An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/37 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.
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At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.
Line 3
I was left in the same uncomfortable and painful posture.
/aɪ wɑːz left ɪn ðə seɪm ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl ənd ˈpeɪnfəl ˈpɑːstʃər/
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The hours passed slowly and wearily.
/ðə ˈaʊərz pæst ˈsloʊli ənd ˈwerəli/
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My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.
/maɪ leɡz maɪ ɑːrmz ənd hændz hæd ˈɡrædʒuːəli bɪˈkʌm kwaɪt ˈlaɪfləs/

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charmed adjective US /tʃɑːrmd/

strongly attracted

From this reading “A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
extinguished adjective US /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading “A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.”

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lifeless adjective US /ˈlaɪfləs/

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading “My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.”

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posture noun US /ˈpɑːstʃər/

the arrangement of the body and its limbs

From this reading “I was left in the same uncomfortable and painful posture.”

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precaution noun US /priˈkɔːʃən/

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading “A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.”

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raining adjective US /ˈreɪnɪŋ/

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading “A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Tibetans noun US /təˈbetənz/

plural of “tibetan” — Himalayish language spoken in Tibet

From this reading “A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.”

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untied adjective US /ənˈtaɪd/

not tied

From this reading “At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.”

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CHARMED LIFE adjective + noun

In this reading “A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.”

471 times in 426,211 chapters
about six preposition + noun

In this reading “At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.”

6,637 times in 426,211 chapters
become quite verb + particle

In this reading “My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.”

4,347 times in 426,211 chapters
passed slowly verb + particle counted as “pass slowly”

In this reading “The hours passed slowly and wearily.”

1,406 times in 426,211 chapters
in the morning preposition + article + noun counted as “in … morning”

In this reading “At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.”

71,997 times in 426,211 chapters

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.

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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CHARMEDadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/

strongly attracted

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/

in a gradual manner

From this reading My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.

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handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The hours passed slowly and wearily.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was left in the same uncomfortable and painful posture.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I was left in the same uncomfortable and painful posture.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
legsnounUS /leɡz/

staying power

From this reading My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.

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LIFEnounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.

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lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Mansing

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From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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Mansing's

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From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.

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myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading I was left in the same uncomfortable and painful posture.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The hours passed slowly and wearily.

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placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/

the arrangement of the body and its limbs

From this reading I was left in the same uncomfortable and painful posture.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading My legs, my arms, and hands had gradually become quite lifeless.

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rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading I was left in the same uncomfortable and painful posture.

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setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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sevennounUS /ˈsevən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The hours passed slowly and wearily.

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stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

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TibetansnounUS /təˈbetənz/

plural of “tibetan” — Himalayish language spoken in Tibet

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading I was left in the same uncomfortable and painful posture.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
untiedadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪd/

not tied

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

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uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A CHARMED LIFE By way of precaution, a light was set between Mansing and myself, and, as it was still raining hard, the Tibetans placed a canvas shelter over us to prevent the light from being extinguished.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/

in a weary manner

From this reading The hours passed slowly and wearily.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At about six or seven in the morning Mansing's feet were untied, but not his hands.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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